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Edible mushroom and fungi varieties
Edible mushroom and fungi varieties. Including truffle, sickener, weeping milkcap, saffron milkcap, golden chanterelle, elfin sadde, Caesars mushroom, coral mushroom and morel. Lithograph by J.H. Leidhecker from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1841
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Amanita Caesarea Caesars Coral Crispa Edible Esculenta Flava Fungi Lactarius Milkcap Morchella Mushroom Mycology Russula Saffron Truffle Tuber Weeping Emetica Ramaria Sickener
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This stunning lithograph by J.H. Leidhecker, published in Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stände) in 1841, showcases a vibrant and intriguing array of edible mushroom and fungi varieties. The illustration captures the beauty and diversity of these fascinating organisms, which have long held a place in human culture and cuisine. Among the depicted species are several types of truffles, including the prized black and winter white varieties, which are sought after for their distinct aroma and flavor. The sickener, or Russula emetica, is shown with its red cap and white spots, a warning of its bitter and nauseating taste. The weeping milkcap, or Lactarius volemus, is depicted with its distinctive white droplets, which release a milky latex when the cap is cut or bruised. Other mushrooms featured in this illustration include the saffron milkcap, or Lactarius deliciosus, with its bright orange-yellow cap and stem; the golden chanterelle, or Cantharellus cibarius, with its golden color and funnel-shaped caps; and the Caesar's mushroom, or Amanita caesarea, with its distinctive white cap and red-brown pores. Additional species depicted include the elfin saddle, or Ramaria flava; the coral mushroom, or Clavaria zollingeri; the sparassis crispa; the gyromitra esculenta; and the morel, or Morchella esculenta. Each of these mushrooms and fungi has its unique characteristics, making them valuable subjects of study in the field of mycology. This beautiful and intricate lithograph not only showcases the aesthetic appeal of these organisms but also highlights the importance of preserving and understanding the natural world around us. It serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that exists in the forest floor and the role that mushrooms and fungi play in maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems.
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